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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard of sea stars before? Do you know anything about the genetic makeup of sea stars? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 challenge /CHAL-inj / [verb] – to present tasks to someone that need great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully She decided to challenge herself by taking on a new and demanding project at work. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process in which someone or something grows, changes, and becomes more advanced The growth and change of a small plant into a…
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©Mercedes-Benz AG Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do electric concept cars run on electricity? Do you think electric concept cars produce harmful emissions like traditional cars? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make goods or services available to be bought for the first time The company plans to introduce its innovative electric scooter to the market next month, making it available for purchase for the first time. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do a job, task, or duty The mechanic will perform a thorough inspection of the car’s engine…
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©Nick Upton/Alamy Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever visited a forest or woodland area? Are you familiar with any initiatives or efforts aimed at preserving or restoring forests in your region or globally? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity The forensic expert meticulously examined the evidence to determine the cause of the fire. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Is land formed in different geographical locations around the world through various processes? Have you ever heard of or seen a newly formed island? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to become visible or noticeable; to come into existence The magician made a rabbit appear out of his hat. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – existing in or produced by nature; not made or caused by humans Fresh fruits are a natural source of vitamins. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have knowledge or skill resulting from doing…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do some animals have stripes on their bodies? Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik / [adjective] – relating to or based on the methods and principles of science The scientific method is used to conduct experiments and gather data. stripe /strahyp/ [noun] – long, narrow bands of color or texture that are different from the surrounding areas Tigers have distinctive stripes on their bodies that help them blend into tall grass. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or…
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